Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Simi Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Simi Valley, California is 16.6% more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,295 in Simi Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Simi Valley, California is more expensive than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Simi Valley
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Simi Valley, CA
Compared to Lake Stevens, Simi Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.0% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher